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Rides of Svět motorů (World of Engines) 2026 – Experience Electric Vehicle: Czech News Center (CNC) to hold testing event with electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), hybrid (HEV) cars in Prague, Czechia on September 5. Hyundai, Kia/Autobond, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Renault, Dacia, Cupra, Škoda Auto, Volkswagen, VW Commercial Vehicles, BYD, Fiat, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Citroën, DS, Peugeot, Leapmotor, Opel, Ford, Toyota Central Europe, Lexus, Omoda, Jaecoo, Chery, KGM, Dongfeng, MG, Xpeng, BAIC, AAA Auto, Valeo, PRE, Kooperativa, BESIP to join event, total of more than 100 vehicles of 30 brands. Visitors completed 1,017 test drives in Prague in September 2025 and 1,052 drives in Brno in April 2026
September 4, 2026 | 07:57am CETflashread more
PFA: New car registrations in France up by 7.4% in August (vans up to 5.1 tonnes -14.6%; trucks -8.8%). Share of battery and fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs, FCEVs) increased by 12.2pp to 29.9% in first 8 months, penetration of electrified vehicles (including hybrids) by 11.3pp to 79.9%
September 4, 2026 | 07:49am CETflashread more
VDIK: Battery electric vehicle (BEV) order intake in Germany rose by 94% y/y in July. European manufacturers, in particular, are currently benefiting from German government’s electric vehicle incentive. Over 80% of subsidized vehicles belong to brands that produce at least one BEV model in Europe, Labbé said
August 28, 2026 | 08:24am CETflashread more
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence (Rho Motion): Global new electric vehicle (EV) sales grew by 9% to 1.85 million passenger cars and light-duty vehicles (LDVs/LCVs) in July, by 4% to 11.5 million in first 7 months – China: 0.98 million (-5%) and 5.9 million BEVs+PHEVs (-12%), Europe (EU & EFTA & UK): 0.45 million (+33%) and 3 million (+28%), North America (USA & Canada & Mexico): 0.14 million (-27%) and 0.9 million (-18%), Rest of World (RoW): 0.28 million (+97%) and 1.7 million (+96%)
August 28, 2026 | 08:11am CETflashread more
ČSÚ: Car prices in Czechia down by 0.4% m/m in July, by 0.5% y/y (new: -0.5% m/m, +0.0% y/y; used: -0.3%, -0.7%). Inflation (consumer price index/CPI) in related areas developed differently – motorcycles (+0.7%, -0.5%), spare parts and accessories (+0.2%, +0.9%), fuels and lubricants (+3.5%, +16.8%), maintenance and repairs / service works (+0.6%, +8.8%)
August 28, 2026 | 08:04am CETflashread more
Caravan Salon Düsseldorf 2026: Stellantis Germany (Citroën, Fiat Professional, Peugeot), Ford-Werke, Iveco Deutschland, MAN Truck & Bus, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Erwin Hymer Group (Hymer, Bürstner, Carado, Dethleffs, Laika, LMC, Niesmann+Bischoff), Knaus Tabbert (Knaus, Tabbert, Morelo, T@B, Weinsberg), Rapido Group (Rapido, Dreamer, Westfalia), Adria Mobil, Carthago Reisemobilbau, Clever Mobile/Vans, Concorde Reisemobile, Etrusco, Fendt-Caravan, Frankia, Hobby Wohnwagenwerk, as well as two companies from Czechia (EcoFlow Europe, Zambelli-Technik) to join 65th fair for motorhomes, caravans, campervans in Düsseldorf, Germany (August 28 – September 6)
August 27, 2026 | 08:11am CETflashread more
SDA: New car registrations in Czechia down by 4.8% to 20,147 in July (vans +16.4%; trucks +12.6%; buses +56.1%; motorcycles +25.2%; trailers+semitrailers -7.9%), individual fuel/power types performed differently (BEV: 1,538 +43.7%, PHEV: 1,068 +12.2%, LPG: 475 -6.5%, petrol: 12,833 -8.6%, diesel: 4,232 -0.4%). Regarding internal combustion engine (ICE) cars (17,065), 5,005 of them were HEVs+MHEVs (+2.4%)
August 27, 2026 | 08:02am CETflashread more
SMMT increased 2026 UK new car sales (registrations) outlook from 2,093,000 (+3.6%) to 2,183,000 (+8%), of which battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from 562,000 (+18.7%) to 597,000 (+26.2%), and 2027 forecast from 2,121,000 to 2,245,000, of which BEVs from 679,000 to 720,000
August 26, 2026 | 07:57am CETflashread more
Jičín Trade Fair 2026: Kobit to hold 30th fair of municipal, road maintenance, firefighting, other specialized equipment, vehicles in Jičín, Czechia on August 25-27. Total of 62 exhibitors to join event, including Autodráb, Avistech, Contsystem, Croy, EverLift, F Trucks (Ford Trucks), Futtec, Hanes, Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik, I-Tec Czech, MAN Truck & Bus Czech Republic, Manatech, Mateco Czechia, PPG Industries, Profi Auto CZ, Rothlehner, Scania Czech Republic, Seco Industries, Tatra Trucks, Terramet, UH Car, Unikont Group, Volvo Group Czech Republic, VOP CZ. In 2025, exhibition visited by 1,787 people
August 24, 2026 | 07:56am CETflashread more
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Start of series production of Avia vehicles in Přelouč, Czechia further delayed
January 23, 2018 | 10:19pm CEToriginalReasons, pre-series production, sales targets, planned products, suppliers, HR...
read moreCar of the year 2018 in Czech Rep: BMW, Kia, Opel, Subaru, Škoda cars advanced to finals
January 4, 2018 | 11:10pm CEToriginalBirth of the nomination list, dropping out of several models, altered selection criteria, less valuable prizes in the competition for the public, reinforcement of several publishers in the jury, cancellation of the gala dinner, sponsors...
read moreBMW allegedly to build polygon in Czechia to test self-driving cars
December 13, 2017 | 11:34pm CEToriginalNeither the carmaker nor the state's representatives commented on the information. Location, amount of investment, HR, timing, upcoming special press conference...
read moreMarchionne: FCA negotiates technology partnership with Hyundai
December 6, 2017 | 10:03pm CEToriginalFCA already purchases some parts from Hyundai. Discussed points, FCA’s new business plan...
read moreToyota to produce new hybrid engine in Poland
December 6, 2017 | 09:52pm CEToriginalParameters, location, amount of investment, timing, penetration of HEVs in Europe...
read moreKola Motor Show 2017: Another year of car exhibition held in Lysá nad Labem, Czechia
November 19, 2017 | 10:05pm CEToriginalToyota brand exhibition including solely HEVs, the Czech exhibition premier of VW Polo, exhibition of racing and tuning cars, expected attendance, entrance fee...
read moreYazaki to cease production in Czechia
November 9, 2017 | 11:37pm CEToriginalProduction will be moved to another factory in Europe. Locations, HR, clients and contracts, timing, R&D…
read moreSoftBank to allegedly invest in Auto1
November 9, 2017 | 11:05pm CEToriginalCompanies did not comment on the information. Last round of funding, start-up value, number of customers and partners, business and financial results, goals...
read moreSubaru confessed mistakes in car checks
October 30, 2017 | 10:53pm CEToriginalIt has been happening for 30 years. Location, considered recall action, estimated costs...
read moreNissan stopped production at three plants in Japan
October 27, 2017 | 11:33am CEToriginalAt the same time, the carmaker has recalled 1.2 million cars on the domestic market. Reasons, timing, affected models, estimated costs, sales suspension...
read moreJedteVolit.cz: SmileCar, Rekola, Liftago offered discounted or free transport to polls in Czechia
October 23, 2017 | 11:15pm CEToriginalDetails of the special offers of these three startups, available locations, the profile of SmileCar and its partners...
read moreTesla dismissed hundreds of employees
October 20, 2017 | 01:28am CEToriginalHowever, it did not disclose the exact number. Estimates, affected positions, declared reasons, production of Model 3 in Q3...
read moreCourt did not start to deal with alleged manipulation of orders of Czech Post
October 20, 2017 | 12:45am CEToriginalAmong the accused are Agrotec and some of its employees. Reasons, next date, preferred supplier, a football tickets offer, a comment by Agrofert...
read moreHavex bought former Škoda dealer
October 15, 2017 | 11:35pm CEToriginalIt is now running an authorized service centre of this Czech brand. Firm, facility location, new owner's intentions...
read moreMBtech Engineering Day 2017: MBtech organizes open days for developers in Czechia
October 15, 2017 | 11:19pm CEToriginalR&D centres in Pilsen and Prague will be open to potential employees. Dates, presentation of the autonomous car Link & Go, vacancies...
read moreMann+Hummel to move part of its production from Czechia to Bosnia and Herzegovina
October 12, 2017 | 04:00am CEToriginalReasons, products, production plans for 2017-2018, clients, new head of one of the Czech plants...
read more2017 Prague Motor Show: 25 exhibitors presented 45 brands of cars, moped cars
October 8, 2017 | 11:53pm CEToriginalAmong them were dealers, manufacturers, independent dealers and car rentals. Other exhibitors, car novelties, test drives, Mini Autosalon for kids...
read moreŠkoda to assemble Karoq at two locations in Central Europe
October 1, 2017 | 11:56pm CEToriginalPlants, line changes, timing, engines, equipment packages, prices…
read moreCar of the year 2018 in Czech Rep: Poll to get back to traditional and well-established format
September 25, 2017 | 12:20am CEToriginalJury consisting only of motoring journalists, jury expansion, public voting in categories, cancellation of nomination fee, a higher number of nominated vehicles, start of the competition…
read more7 Days of Peugeot: Peugeot holds traditional weekly campaign with preferential car prices in Czechia
September 23, 2017 | 09:40pm CEToriginalDate, models and prices offered, winter tires for free when using funding, nearly 20-year history of the campaign, results in January...
read moreOpel 500: Opel organizes another annual campaign accompanied by offer of 500 cars with benefits and price discounts
September 23, 2017 | 07:44pm CEToriginalDate, declared discount amounts, free roof rack, winter tires free of charge with funding used, Opel VIP membership fidelity program, micro booths…
read moreToyota Weekend: Toyota holds two-day campaign with by wide range of benefits in Czechia
September 17, 2017 | 12:36pm CEToriginalDates, models, opening hours, dealers' discounted offers by up to CZK 90,000…
read moreVolkswagen Driving Day 2017: Volkswagen holds 3rd annual autodrome test drives in Czechia
September 17, 2017 | 11:46am CEToriginalLocations, dates, car and van fleet, models including EVs and 4x4 vehicles, skid-driving school with the interested’s own vehicles, Volkswagen Hero course, accompanying program for the whole family, website…
read moreOpel Insignia GSi Sports Tourer: Opel revealed first photos of sporty Insignia in estate version
September 15, 2017 | 01:11am CEToriginalEngines, chassis, all-wheel drive with Torque Vectoring, brakes, tires, eight-speed automatic transmission, suppliers...
read moreCitroën Experience: Citroën to organize roadshow with cars in Czechia
September 14, 2017 | 08:43pm CEToriginalLocations, dates, models, test drive capacity, registration, children's program, static presentation of Citroën C3 Aircross, contest for a month car rental...
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